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Zimbabwe get ICC funding under new agreement
13 Mar 2013 at 15:06hrs | Views
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have been given a financial boost by signing an agreement with the ICC under the Targeted Assistance and Performance Programme (TAPP), which is aimed at developing more competitive teams in international cricket.
Under this programme, Zimbabwe Cricket US$1.5 million over the next three years.
The funds would be used to support an expansive schedule of their 'A' team and identify and support future international players.
Wilfred Mukondiwa, the ZC managing director, said the funding would help them become more competitive at international level.
"Zimbabwe Cricket is grateful for this support and looking forward to being able to strengthen our high performance pathway with this investment," he said.
"We believe the TAPP award will help us become more competitive in the international arena and facilitate the continued growth of the game in our country."
David Richardson, ICC chief executive, said he was eager to see the impact of the funding.
"It is very important to the long-term prosperity of international cricket that we have competitive teams at the highest level and Zimbabwe has been very clear in identifying the factors that will support improved performance," Richardson said.
"The TAPP agreements provide an opportunity for Members to increase their investment in high performance and we look forward to witnessing the impact of these programmes."
The agreements with the two boards were similar to the ones signed by the ICC with Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland.
Under this programme, Zimbabwe Cricket US$1.5 million over the next three years.
The funds would be used to support an expansive schedule of their 'A' team and identify and support future international players.
Wilfred Mukondiwa, the ZC managing director, said the funding would help them become more competitive at international level.
"Zimbabwe Cricket is grateful for this support and looking forward to being able to strengthen our high performance pathway with this investment," he said.
"We believe the TAPP award will help us become more competitive in the international arena and facilitate the continued growth of the game in our country."
David Richardson, ICC chief executive, said he was eager to see the impact of the funding.
"It is very important to the long-term prosperity of international cricket that we have competitive teams at the highest level and Zimbabwe has been very clear in identifying the factors that will support improved performance," Richardson said.
"The TAPP agreements provide an opportunity for Members to increase their investment in high performance and we look forward to witnessing the impact of these programmes."
The agreements with the two boards were similar to the ones signed by the ICC with Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland.
Source - ESPN EMEA Ltd.
